We have an opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting those experiencing homelessness to join our Supported Accommodation team in Newport as a Project Worker! As a Project Worker, you are the Key Worker and hold a caseload of individuals to work with.
It is essential for the successful candidate to have a full driver's license and access to a vehicle.
Job Specifics:
* Full Time – 37 hours
* Permanent Contract
* Salary for this role is £26,072.00 + £62.64 sleep-in allowance
* The service is covered 24/7, which includes Days, evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.
What is great about the role?
You will be working with a diverse group of people aged 18+ from varying backgrounds, who are experiencing trauma and have complex needs. Every day is different, you’ll be learning new skills and have the opportunity to work with a variety of agencies. We engage with the people we support through positive, meaningful activities and provide a Psychologically Informed Environment. Also, as a Pobl Difference Maker, you really are part of something special where you and your opinion matter. We have a culture built on our values to be Positive, Considerate, and Connected.
Your day will consist of:
* Leading each shift by managing the scheme and overseeing the Scheme Support Officers in the absence of the manager and the Lead Project Worker.
* Engaging and interacting with our service users
* Writing and following a support plan with the individual you are supporting
* Delivering workshops relating to diversionary activities around tenancy management skills, individuals who have co-occurring needs, and health and wellbeing
* Liaising with external agencies
* Addressing any additional needs the people we support might have
Our motivation is to ensure we equip these individuals with the knowledge and tools they need to live independently. This is a challenging role, and you will be faced with complex behaviors and needs, including alcohol use, mental health, substance use, and offending behavior. You will work with a range of different personalities and behaviors, so you will need to be able to adapt your approach to engage with a diverse clientele.
Who we are looking for:
Please demonstrate in your application form how you:
* Have knowledge of housing-related support and benefit systems
* Have good organization, IT, and record-keeping skills
* Can work part of a team and on an individual basis
* Deal with difficult situations
* Have good listening skills
* Trauma-informed approach and de-escalation skills
Pobl Benefits:
* Full-time (37hrs), Permanent position
* Competitive Salary of £26,072.00 FTE + £62.64 for each sleep-in
* 26 days holiday, pro-rata entitlement plus Bank holidays
* Pension scheme
* Sick Pay, rising with length of service up to 6 months full pay after 4 years
* Mileage is paid at 45p per mile
* Enhanced DBS which we will pay for
* Colleague Referral Scheme (£250 per referral)
* Time for Talking – a free counseling service
* Health Cash Plan
* Savings Scheme with competitive interest rate
* Long Service Awards
* Electric Vehicle Lease Schemes
* Cycle to work scheme
* Eyecare plan
* Give as You Earn charity donation scheme
* Training and progression opportunities
* Colleague Discount platform
* Blue Light Card Eligibility giving discounts at 15,000 brands
* Onsite Parking
We are guided, in all that we do, by a group of principles that we call FREDIE, these are: Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, Engagement. This means that whatever your background, you will have an equal opportunity at Pobl Group, and we encourage you to apply now.
If you would like any support with your application or to discuss any adjustments that you may require to support you to application process, please contact support.talent@poblgroup.co.uk or 0300 3735262
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to making our recruitment process fair and accessible to all.
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